cosmology

Offers a concise, scientific history of the universe, and discusses how nothing came to be everything, quarks, galaxy clusters, black holes, and more.

Over 350 entries provide a comprehensive overview of modern cosmological ideas, discussing the structure of the universe, its rate of expansion, observational evidence such as redshift surveys and cosmic microwave background radiation, and theoretical ideas such as alternative cosmologies.

Describes a biocentric theory on the nature of the universe, based on the author's findings from quantum physics and anatomy studies, and proposes that the universe is created by consciousness.

An illustrated introduction to the cosmos, showing how the concepts of motion, matter, and energy which work together to control the universe, are reflected in everyday activities; and examining questions about the origins and existence of life.

Chronicles the evolution of the universe, describing the beginnings of galaxies, the birth and death of stars, the start of life on Earth, and the universe's potential end, based on physical laws.

Discusses the advancement of the study of the universe and the tools that astronomers use to study the cosmos.

Contains seven scientific essays that address topics of extreme physics, including wormholes, negative energy, String Theory, and more.

Physicist Brian Green explains how modern science has lead to a new and deeper understanding of the universe that may reconcile the behavior of everything from the smallest particle to the largest black hole.

Presents an introduction to astronomy, using photographs and text to explore the planets, stars, galaxies, and other aspects of the universe.

Presents an introduction to the big bang, explaining the basic concepts behind the theory of how the universe was formed. Includes illustrations.